{"id":962,"date":"2017-07-14T17:07:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-14T16:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/?p=962"},"modified":"2017-07-17T13:58:11","modified_gmt":"2017-07-17T12:58:11","slug":"independence-self-love-and-dream-country-an-interview-with-sarah-darling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmni.co.uk\/index.php\/2017\/07\/14\/independence-self-love-and-dream-country-an-interview-with-sarah-darling\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence, self-love and ‘Dream Country’: An interview with SARAH DARLING"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ahead of her return to the UK, we caught up with the one and only Sarah Darling! Catch our interview with her below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Thank you very much\u00a0\u00a0for having a chat with us at Country Music Northern Ireland (CMNI)<\/strong> today!<\/p>\n

You released your new album, \u2018Dream Country<\/em>\u2019 in February of this year. How has it been to get the album out there for your fans?<\/p>\n

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Getting \u201cDream Country<\/em>\u201d out into the world has been truly fulfilling for me as an artist.\u00a0 I realized that it was a part of me that I wanted everyone to see and hear and hadn\u2019t yet.\u00a0\u00a0 When I started the project, it was really for self love, but It turned into a group of stories that connects with the dreamers out there. It\u2019s the greatest feeling when someone get\u2019s to truly know you, and I believe that happens when you hear this album.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What was most challenging about the making of this record?<\/p>\n

The most challenging part of making my album was nobody to bounce off of.\u00a0 Having a whole team of people around me was something I always had, but I was relying on my own intuition.\u00a0 This was my first album I made independently from a record label.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What did you enjoy most about making this album, away from the Black River label?<\/p>\n

The creative freedom is what I enjoyed most.\u00a0 My favourite tracks on my<\/em> album are \u201cMontmartre<\/em>\u201d and \u201cWhere Cowboys Ride.<\/em>\u201d I\u2019m not sure I would have ever recorded those if I was still signed. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I had a license to talk about Wyoming and Paris all on the same album!\u00a0 I wanted to create a world where people could escape, and not have to think about beats per minute but create space to go with me on a journey. This freedom can be scary but amazing.\u00a0 I enjoyed every minute of it!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What would you say is the main message behind \u2018Dream Country\u2019<\/em>?<\/p>\n

The main message of \u201cDream Country<\/em>\u201d is shining bright wherever you are.\u00a0 Enjoying the journey we are on and finding beauty in everything.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Who were your main musical influences growing up?<\/p>\n

I grew up listening to Patsy Cline when I was younger.\u00a0 Then it ranged into Joni Mitchell, Alison Krauss, Stevie Nicks, and Tom Petty.\u00a0 I\u2019m also a big fan of Coldplay!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"sarahHad you always dreamed of becoming a country star?<\/p>\n

Yes, as long as I can remember I have dreamed about being a country star.\u00a0 I think I came into the world needing to sing.\u00a0 It\u2019s when I feel my best, and I love connecting with people.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Earlier this year, you toured with Jenn Bostic and Michael Logan, playing Bangor Castle and the Island Arts Centre in Lisburn in \u2018A Night In Nashville\u2019<\/em>. Did you enjoy your gigs here in Northern Ireland?<\/p>\n

I adore Northern Ireland!<\/strong> It was my first time, and It completely met all of my expectations.\u00a0 People are sweet and it was majestic.\u00a0 I felt like there was a strong connection with my music there as well.\u00a0 Even though we come from different places, I think the stories are the same.\u00a0 Country music is universal and I really saw that there with the fans who came to the shows. I want to go back!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Was it your first visit to Ireland\/Northern Ireland?<\/p>\n

Yes, and will not be my last! I\u2019d love to come back and spend a couple weeks next time.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What do you enjoy most about touring, either internationally or in the states?<\/p>\n

Touring is one big adventure for me. I enjoy seeing the world while sharing my craft.\u00a0 I think you learn so much when you are on the road and it\u2019s full of hard work but great reward.\u00a0 My last tour in Europe lasted a month, and was one of the greatest experiences of my life.\"SD\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

What are your plans for the rest of 2017? Any UK or Ireland dates CMNI fans should watch out for?<\/p>\n

I\u2019m already working on how to come back! I\u2019m playing some festivals this summer in the UK, but now that I\u2019ve been to Northern Ireland, I would love to explore more festivals there to play.\u00a0 See you soon!<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Keep up to date with Sarah Darling through her official website -https:\/\/www.sarahdarling.com\/ ????<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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